Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Bob Farrell Monday, June 06, 2005 12:14 PM [Raw Food] Water fasting was-- Re: Pleasure Trap I had read about this in several places and was wondering the correct way to do this... Since my screw up this weekend I feel the need to do a fast and am unsure what to do and what to expect. see post over on RawJourney or RawSchool to Blake... Do you just drink the water when you are hungry?? yes.. Is there a certain amount that should be drank? no, as needed I was reading a journal of sorts about a 19 day fast and he mentioned getting weaker as the days went on but knew from experience that his energy would come back... is this weakness due to no vitamins and minerals?? no, there's vitamins and minerals stored in the body.... should a newbie do only a three day fast for now or less? or more?? I understand that every individual is different but there has to be some guidlines out there somewhere that are correct and healthy. In your research have you come across anything such as this?? See Nora's post on RawSchool re: this question....it depends upon where you're starting from. Many describe a 3 day fast as " short " , and something that many/most can probably do... all the best, Bob _____ Hi everyone, Almost everyone who tries to fast alone and without proper education comes away disappointed. So to all who would fast, particularly for the first time, TALK (don't just email) with someone who has SUPERVISED (not just done) fasting. Really.... Also: - Fasting cures nothing, don't even try. - Fasting in and of itself does not lead to sustainable weight loss, again, don't even try. - Fasting does not put an end to cravings nor to any other self-defeating eating habit, don't even try. - Never EVER fast while taking any medication whatsoever, even herbs, aromatherapy, essential oils, etc. - Fasting consists of several distinct parts: preparing, fasting per se, breaking the fast, and reentering the world. If you don't understand each and all of these distinctions, then learn first, fast second. - Fasting is, first and foremost, an act of faith -- and this is so regardless of ones religious or spiritual beliefs. It goes far beyond cessation of eating. Anyway, I really do suggest that you learn from someone who really knows BEFORE you fast. Best to all, Elchanan Best to all, Elchanan -- ------------------------ [ SECURITY NOTICE ] ------------------------ rawfood , rawjourney , rawschool . For your security, vlinfo digitally signed this message on 07 June 2005 at 06:27:50 UTC. Verify this digital signature at http://www.ciphire.com/verify. ------------------- [ CIPHIRE DIGITAL SIGNATURE ] ------------------- Q2lwaGlyZSBTaWcuAVdyYXdmb29kQHlhaG9vZ3JvdXBzLmNvbSwgcmF3am91cm5leUB5Y Whvb2dyb3Vwcy5jb20sIHJhd3NjaG9vbEB5YWhvb2dyb3Vwcy5jb20AdmxpbmZvQGVhcn RobGluay5uZXQAZW1haWwgYm9keQB8BwAAfAB8AAAAAQAAAGY+pUJ8BwAAiwIAAgACAAI AIFnfo1l3yJx72snhmViu3oGsSMfw7POYoNAuxM0NRYOYAQCGBKQTk27PO85EmR4UiL81 VcH0YIbVdV9oyP7I8ZnRfXRXUnn3BsbE8Z6dmxfTmvc1wiffZ0DoaY9TVvijmVcllOR0U 2lnRW5k --------------------- [ END DIGITAL SIGNATURE ] --------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 That was an excellent commentary on fasting, but surely you aren't going dogmatize fasting with this concept below. Animals fast, and it has nothing to do with " an act of faith. " The bodies' of animals function in " fasting " mode to accomplish the task of restoration. For many humans, fasting may be utterly tied to " an act of faith, " as you suggest; but I have discussed with others, on fasting forums, of how they approach fasting much differently (many, as a discipline, and not as an act of faith). swaraj, tev " INFO @ Vibrant Life " <VLinfo wrote: - Fasting is, first and foremost, an act of faith -- and this is so regardless of ones religious or spiritual beliefs. It goes far beyond cessation of eating. The experience of dynamic religious living transforms the mediocre individual into a personality of idealistic power. Religion ministers to the progress of all through fostering the progress of each individual, and the progress of each is augmented through the achievement of all. [The Urantia Book: 1094:1] Mail Mobile Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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